42% TB patients remain untreated in Nepal

42% TB patients remain untreated in Nepal

Around 42 percent of tuberculosis (TB) patients in Nepal remain outside the treatment system, posing a major challenge to the country’s goal of eliminating the disease, health officials said on World Tuberculosis Day.

Around 42 percent of tuberculosis (TB) patients in Nepal remain outside the treatment system, posing a major challenge to the country’s goal of eliminating the disease, health officials said on World Tuberculosis Day.

Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2026

President Paudel puts Aryal's NA nomination on hold

President Paudel puts Aryal's NA nomination on hold

President Ramchandra Paudel has put on hold the government's recommendation to nominate Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, as a member of the National Assembly.

President Ramchandra Paudel has put on hold the government's recommendation to nominate Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, as a member of the National Assembly.

Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2026

RSP central committee to meet Thursday to pick parliamentary leader

RSP central committee to meet Thursday to pick parliamentary leader

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has called a central committee meeting for Thursday afternoon to elect its parliamentary party leader.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has called a central committee meeting for Thursday afternoon to elect its parliamentary party leader.

Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2026

KMC Commemorates World Social Work Day with Focus on Unity, Inclusivity, and Social Harmony

KMC Commemorates World Social Work Day with Focus on Unity, Inclusivity, and Social...

Students from the Bachelor in Social Work and Psychology programs led a range of community-oriented initiatives throughout the month,

Students from the Bachelor in Social Work and Psychology programs led a range of community-oriented initiatives throughout the month,

Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026

Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel Road Expansion Nears 67% Completion

Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel Road Expansion Nears 67% Completion

The first section, from Suryabinayak to Sanga, has reached 65 percent completion, while the Sanga–Dhulikhel stretch has recorded 55 percent progress.

The first section, from Suryabinayak to Sanga, has reached 65 percent completion, while the Sanga–Dhulikhel stretch has recorded 55 percent progress.

Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026

TIA sets up dedicated desk for foreign citizens of Nepali origin

TIA sets up dedicated desk for foreign citizens of Nepali origin

The TIA Immigration Office has begun providing services through special desks set up in both the arrival and departure halls.

The TIA Immigration Office has begun providing services through special desks set up in both the arrival and departure halls.

Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026

Three arrested for involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions

Three arrested for involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions

Police have arrested three individuals on charges of involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions, including hundi operations, in the Kathmandu Valley.

Police have arrested three individuals on charges of involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions, including hundi operations, in the Kathmandu Valley.

Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026

NC President Thapa's resignation rejected

NC President Thapa's resignation rejected

The Central Working Committee of Nepali Congress has rejected the resignation of its President Gagan Kumar Thapa, who had decided to quit, embracing moral responsibility for the party’s election defeat.

The Central Working Committee of Nepali Congress has rejected the resignation of its President Gagan Kumar Thapa, who had decided to quit, embracing moral responsibility for the party’s election defeat.

Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026

Air pollution declines after rainfall across Nepal

Air pollution declines after rainfall across Nepal

A week ago, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 178, placing Kathmandu among the world’s most polluted cities, ranking second globally.

A week ago, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 178, placing Kathmandu among the world’s most polluted cities, ranking second globally.

Kathmandu 22 Mar, 2026

CIAA files corruption case against 21 over Pokhara Airport, seeks Rs 461.58m recovery

CIAA files corruption case against 21 over Pokhara Airport, seeks Rs 461.58m recovery

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption charge sheet at the Special Court in Kathmandu against 21 individuals, including senior government officials and foreign firms, in connection with alleged irregularities during the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport.

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption charge sheet at the Special Court in Kathmandu against 21 individuals, including senior government officials and foreign firms, in connection with alleged irregularities during the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport.

Kathmandu 22 Mar, 2026

Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki

Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki

Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.

Kathmandu 21 Mar, 2026

Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu Declaration"

Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu...

The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders’ Retreat concluded on Thursday with the “Kathmandu Declaration”. Hosted by Kathmandu University (KU), the retreat brought together 70 international guests, including 29 Vice-Chancellors of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region,

The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders’ Retreat concluded on Thursday with the “Kathmandu Declaration”. Hosted by Kathmandu University (KU), the retreat brought together 70 international guests, including 29 Vice-Chancellors of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region,

Kathmandu 20 Mar, 2026

EC submits HoR elections report to Prez Paudel

EC submits HoR elections report to Prez Paudel

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari presented the report on the HoR elections conducted on March 5.

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari presented the report on the HoR elections conducted on March 5.

Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026

Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa resigns

Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa resigns

Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has resigned from his post on Wednesday, the party office confirmed.

Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has resigned from his post on Wednesday, the party office confirmed.

Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026

EC to present election report to President Paudel today

EC to present election report to President Paudel today

The Election Commission is scheduled to present certificates to those elected to the House of Representatives via the proportional representation (PR) system tomorrow morning.

The Election Commission is scheduled to present certificates to those elected to the House of Representatives via the proportional representation (PR) system tomorrow morning.

Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026

Prez Paudel observes Ghode Jatra in Kathmandu

Prez Paudel observes Ghode Jatra in Kathmandu

On the occasion, a contingent of the Nepal Army presented a ceremonial salute in his honour.

On the occasion, a contingent of the Nepal Army presented a ceremonial salute in his honour.

Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026

RSP President Lamichhane urges newly elected MPs to serve nation, citizens responsibly

RSP President Lamichhane urges newly elected MPs to serve nation, citizens...

Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has called upon its 182 newly elected members of parliament (MPs) to serve the nation and citizens responsibly.

Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has called upon its 182 newly elected members of parliament (MPs) to serve the nation and citizens responsibly.

Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026

PM performs Rudrabhisek worship and pays homage to Pashupatinath

PM performs Rudrabhisek worship and pays homage to Pashupatinath

Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited Pashupatinath Temple this morning and performed the Rudrabhishek puja.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited Pashupatinath Temple this morning and performed the Rudrabhishek puja.

Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026

RSP-elected legislators denounce PM's decision

RSP-elected legislators denounce PM's decision

As more and more people criticised Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s choice to put Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the Upper House of the federal parliament and her personal secretary, Aadarsha Kumar Shrestha, in charge of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), a new member of parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) said that Karki’s choice was not well thought out and came at the wrong time.

As more and more people criticised Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s choice to put Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the Upper House of the federal parliament and her personal secretary, Aadarsha Kumar Shrestha, in charge of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), a new member of parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) said that Karki’s choice was not well thought out and came at the wrong time.

Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026

PR Members of Parliament to Be Formally Recognized Thursday

PR Members of Parliament to Be Formally Recognized Thursday

Assistant Spokesperson of the Election Commission, Kul Bahadur GC, stated that certificates will be distributed to the MPs according to the clusters prescribed by law.

Assistant Spokesperson of the Election Commission, Kul Bahadur GC, stated that certificates will be distributed to the MPs according to the clusters prescribed by law.

Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2026